Mile 242 Report
Lincoln City, D River SW, Devils Lake SP, Oceanlake
January 14, 2018
It was very noticable since I surveyed in october that the "D" river was flowing straight into the ocean.
Report Details
It was very noticable since I surveyed in october that the "D" river was flowing straight into the ocean. In October it was crooked and channel like from the sand. Notice new graffiti panted on the wall below The Sea Gypsy Hotel. Sunday was a great day for the beach, perfect weather.
Conditions
Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light.
Human Activities
Number of people: 180. Number of dogs: 24. Walking or running: 121. Playing in surf: 21. Playing in sand: 16. Sitting: 22. Other Activities: A lady was pushing 2 cats in a stroller on the beach..
Concerns
Fire, Litter
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 2. the bird carcass had leg bands but there were no numbers on them-brown, orange and blue
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt).
Natural Changes
Newly exposed roots/trees falling. some parts of the bluffs where it is obvious that people are climbing there were some fresh tree roots
Report Images
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Mile 242
Lincoln City, D River SW, Devils Lake SP, Oceanlake
The season of warming weather has brought more people to mile 242. We would appreciate Lincoln City sending out a stronger message for people who are searching for floats.
Teachers: Sally, Bill, Annette, Maureen, Bobbie, Laurie
Mile 242
Lincoln City, D River SW, Devils Lake SP, Oceanlake
The winter storms have caused erosion with the 242 mile. It was a beautiful, sunny day filled with people and dogs exploring this stretch of mile 242.
Teachers: Annette, Sally, Bobbie, Bill, Maureen
Mile 242
Lincoln City, D River SW, Devils Lake SP, Oceanlake
We found some type of plant tuber, four total, North of D Sands. Graffiti was noted on a boulder north of D Sands. Of the dead birds, 51 were south of D Sands, and 10 were north. Our team collected a 3-gallon bag of marine debris.
Maureen Foelkl
Mile 242
Lincoln City, D River SW, Devils Lake SP, Oceanlake
Was a sunny day at the beach today.
Bluewater
Mile 242
Lincoln City, D River SW, Devils Lake SP, Oceanlake
I did not get any pictures as my camera is not working correctly at the moment.
Bluewater
Mile 242
Lincoln City, D River SW, Devils Lake SP, Oceanlake
It was a pretty calm day at the beach.
Bluewater
Mile 242
Lincoln City, D River SW, Devils Lake SP, Oceanlake
Today was perfect beach weather.
Bluewater
Mile 242
Lincoln City, D River SW, Devils Lake SP, Oceanlake
It was a nice sunny day even though it was fairly windy.
Bluewater